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From miniature to massive, no matter what your hole size or project type, we can provide you with quality recessed downlight to suit your budget that will last for many years to come.
Fire rated downlights help to prevent the spread of fire and minimise the risk of structural damage/collapse. When a recessed downlight is installed, a hole is cut into the ceiling. This hole reduces the ceiling’s natural ability to act as a barrier. Fire rated downlights are used to restore the natural fire integrity of a ceiling.
The Halers range of LED downlights (from Collingwood Lighting) has expanded, with many more now versions now available including the H2 Lite which is a compact LED downlight at just 57.5mm deep. Also recently added is the H4 eyeball which is fire rated, dimmable, adjustable and IP65 rated.
Consumers often get mixed up with spotlights and downlights, let me explain the difference. A spotlight is a surface mounted light fitted that either has a single, double, tripe or quad spots. They are frequently used in kitchens but are also used in living rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms.
With the advancement of LED technology in lighting fixtures, there are currently two types of LED downlight available on the market; Integrated and Retrofit LED downlights. This blog post aims to explore the pros and cons of each.
When working with electricity remember to follow the basic safety isolation procedures if you are not going to employ an electrician to fit the downlights. Locate the correct isolation point then check the condition of the voltage indication device - confirm that it is in working order.
The three big reasons for getting recessed bathroom downlights are that they look streamlined, elegant and modern-day. They are available in a various amount of different styles and finishes.
The integrated LED downlight revolution began way back in 2009. While many of the original ones have come and gone, I'd like to take this moment to remember how it all started and to pay tribute to the manufactures who pioneered this technology.
Among the biggest aggravations you may have with your current halogen downlights is the have to continuously replace them. By getting LED downlights, your frustration of having to regularly change your current downlights will become a distant memory as typically, LED downlights have been tested to last more than 25 times longer than traditional halogen downlights.
There are many frustrations people have with halogen and CFL GU10 bulbs. Halogen GU10 bulbs waste alot of energy and need to be replaced nearly every year and whilst CFL bulbs save energy and last a bit longer, they struggle with not having the ability to accomplish full brightness on launch.
Downlights provide you with a space saving and modern option to standard ceiling or wall lighting, providing you full light protection throughout your chosen space.